| Opened: |
1978 |
| Warden: |
Leon Forniss |
| Phone: |
(334) 567-2221 |
| Mailing Address: |
P.O. Box 56
Elmore, AL 36025 |
| Street Address: |
2690 Marion Spillway Road
Elmore, AL 36025 |
| Capacity: |
1016 |
Staton Correctional Center opened in
June 1978 as a medium security prison. Considered modern at the time,
each of the four original dormitories was identical and contained three
bays complete with toilet and bathing amenities. Each dorm had a
centrally located control cubicle for electronically operated exit and
entrance doors, lights, fans and individual bay doors. A similar
dormitory was completed in 1989. A 12-foot chain link fence surrounds
Staton. The fence has razor wire installed inside and on top of the
fence and three guard towers enhance the perimeter security.
Staton
provides emergency medical care and an observational unit for nearby
Draper, Elmore, and Frank Lee. Additionally, Staton offers
educational/vocational courses for ABE, college classes, a literacy
program, auto body and heavy equipment repair, upholstery, welding,
horticulture, barbering, and commercial food service. Staton also has a
chapel, a law library, a regular library, staff psychologist for
counseling, and a substance abuse treatment program.